SPARK ID
# 34
Lead VFX Artist
Iryna Tkach
Hey! I’m Iryna and I’m a VFX artist at FUSE. I love solving puzzles, creating art and making games feel alive and immersive through VFX. Outside of work hours I enjoy yoga, playing chess, crafting something with my hands, reading detective books and taking my dog for long nature walks.
_Favourite Game
What Remains of Edith Finch
_Favourite Book
Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes stories
_Currently Learning
Slowing down and focusing on one thing at a time
Questions & Answers
Questions & Answers
Questions & Answers
Questions & Answers
Questions & Answers
Questions & Answers
Questions & Answers
Questions & Answers
Questions & Answers
Questions & Answers
Q
Earliest gaming memory?
Answer
Playing Counter Strike with my dad and my twin brother
Q
What was the game that triggered you looking at games as a career?
Answer
It wasn't a game title, but the love and passion for computer graphics ithat made me think of a career in game development.
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What did you study at School or Uni that you feel was valuable for a career in games?
Answer
I have studied Computer Science at university which introduced me to all kind of subjects and later helped me with technical challenges of making VFX. I choose computer graphics on my last year of studies, which helped me to understand better the process of creating different kinds of 2D and 3D art and develop my artistic and creative skills.
Q
Game that most inspired you?
Answer
The Last of Us
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What is the first game you worked on?
Answer
Sniper: Ghost Warrior 3
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Games you’re the proudest to have worked on?
Answer
Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II
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If you weren't making games?
Answer
I would be a dog groomer or running my own dog friendly cafe.
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Top 3 games of all time?
Answer
#1 - What Remains of Edith Finch
#2 - The Last of Us
#3 - The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
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Hardest game boss?
Answer
I'm quick to panic when it comes to combat so if I'd have to name one it'll be too embarrassing to admit :smile: